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Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

May 15, 2023
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B-Cell Stimulating Factors Tied to Lymphoma in Sjogren's

Findings may bolster interest in BTK inhibitors for autoimmune diseases

May 02, 2023
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FDA Extends Trikafta Approval to Even Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Patients ages 2 to 5 years now eligible for the triple therapy

Apr 27, 2023
FDA APPROVED elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Trikafta) over a photo of a little girl on a couch using a nebulizer.
Phony Doc Accused in California; Neurosurgeon Shot Dead; Barbie With Down Syndrome

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 26, 2023
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Genomics Add Insight Into Worse Colorectal Cancer Outcomes in Black Patients

Fewer actionable mutations, less likely to meet genomic criteria for immunotherapy

Apr 19, 2023
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Many With Cancer Predisposition Diseases Unaware of Genetic Status

Moreover, a significant proportion do not qualify for genetic screening under current guidelines

Apr 19, 2023
AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Oral Drug Improves Sunlight Tolerance in Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

Dersimelagon significantly extended time to sun-related prodromal symptoms

Apr 12, 2023
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Genomics Can Help Diagnose Rare Pediatric Diseases

Large study found genomic analysis delivered answers for 41% of kids with undiagnosed disease

Apr 12, 2023
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NIH's Genome Chief Says Genomics Is Evolving and Docs Need More Education on It

National Human Genome Research Institute Director Eric Green sits down with MedPage Today

Apr 07, 2023
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A 'Double Whammy' for Gastric Cancer Risk

H. pylori infection and certain pathogenic variants linked with large excess risk

Mar 29, 2023
A computer rendering of helicobacter pylori on the wall of the stomach.
Common Enzyme Deficiency Linked With COVID Severity

Certain groups of men with G6PD deficiency had higher odds of severe illness

Mar 29, 2023
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FDA Greenlights First Drug for Rare Immunodeficiency Disease

Activated PI3K-delta syndrome may have a new standard of care

Mar 27, 2023
 FDA APPROVED leniolisib (Joenja) over a photo of a female physician palpating her mature male patients lymph nodes.
Cholera Outbreak Widens; What Beethoven's DNA Revealed; Grindr's Free HIV Tests

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 23, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Investigational ALS Drug May Have Clinical Benefit, FDA Staff Says

Neurofilament light will be evaluated as a surrogate endpoint in tofersen review

Mar 20, 2023
FDA ADCOMM tofersen over a computer rendering of a damaged motor neuron.
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